tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post8465453815431037478..comments2024-03-27T23:00:22.683-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: what I'm reading... The Home Within Usfor the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-33891935212883432802011-05-27T03:31:28.952-04:002011-05-27T03:31:28.952-04:00I really love this book also!I really love this book also!Slim Paleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09278593197402665506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-57431320440083871692011-05-23T18:28:15.631-04:002011-05-23T18:28:15.631-04:00nanne- wow! how lucky to have been "in"...nanne- wow! how lucky to have been "in" several of his homes. while fabulous in print I love that they are "true" in real life. thank you for your comment!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-40840187015441111072011-05-23T17:58:54.932-04:002011-05-23T17:58:54.932-04:00i've never met bobby mcalpine, but he has done...i've never met bobby mcalpine, but he has done 2 houses for one of my friends (both featured in southern accents) & one for another friend.<br /><br />as absolutely beautiful as the pictures are of his work, you really have to see his work in person. it is so tactile & subtally lush that you almost want to bath in it. and it's actually very liveable.<br /><br />nanne in indiana by way of alabamanannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929727558577488718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-53266628142031441692011-05-23T13:23:25.911-04:002011-05-23T13:23:25.911-04:00beautiful sentiment and so true...beautiful sentiment and so true...Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06550391271711918341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-90323228905350301752011-05-20T10:20:01.444-04:002011-05-20T10:20:01.444-04:00Flo.... now I'm thinking you're in my HEAD...Flo.... now I'm thinking you're in my HEAD, as I 'do' hear the "more, more, more..." chant --constantly!! :)<br />thank you for your sweet words!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-41324233859935934812011-05-20T10:15:05.832-04:002011-05-20T10:15:05.832-04:00"The floors ARE going down RIGHT THIS MINUTE!..."The floors ARE going down RIGHT THIS MINUTE!!! It is LOUD LOUD! Can you hear it too?!"<br /><br />I can hear it in my soul! And I can smell it too, and I know first hand how the dust from each successive enterprise somehow [how?] makes its way past closed cupboard doors and settles between the dishes. Your fellow female hands-on renovator/designers are tracking you all the way via intuition. Can you hear us applauding? Can you hear us moaning in delight each time you unveil another completed room, corner or niche? And then too-quickly comes our greedy desire for moremoremore, where is Joan? she should have something new for us by now, what's keeping her so quiet? We are so spoiled by you, thank you so much for sharing yourself with all of us readers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-91932432244892173232011-05-20T09:15:34.634-04:002011-05-20T09:15:34.634-04:00Absolutely love this - perfectly articulated. When...Absolutely love this - perfectly articulated. When the focus on homes becomes excessively material or cosmetic, it's important to remember this. The concept of "home" goes beyond the stuff!Jane Flanaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02984475822269048737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-82546348842095610062011-05-20T09:08:46.612-04:002011-05-20T09:08:46.612-04:00omg Flo... are you here at the house somewhere?? ...omg Flo... are you here at the house somewhere?? You are GOOD!!! The floors ARE going down RIGHT THIS MINUTE!!! It is LOUD LOUD! Can you hear it too?! :)for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-19162798789463204682011-05-20T09:02:45.830-04:002011-05-20T09:02:45.830-04:00Just as the paragraph you have excerpted, the enti...Just as the paragraph you have excerpted, the entire text of this book is as warm and embracing as his aesthetic, he's quite a writer and thinker on top of being a bold designer, I treasure this book and return to it constantly.<br /><br />I bet those barn room floors are going down, I can just FEEL it happening right this minute!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-20680600180028787472011-05-19T23:59:03.341-04:002011-05-19T23:59:03.341-04:00His work is incredible, those words, though touch ...His work is incredible, those words, though touch my heart! I must read his book.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by Karena<br /><br />Come and enter my New Giveaway from Serena & Lily! You will love it!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-4429607236033559302011-05-19T16:46:28.090-04:002011-05-19T16:46:28.090-04:00You blog and your home are absolutely yummy......I...You blog and your home are absolutely yummy......I found a very long dresser the other day that we are going to convert to a vanity for our master bath. Then I saw your post featuring your "new" vanity and I could actually "see" my vision playing out. Now I have to price Carerra Marble.....that may hurt a bit. Lovely inspiration.....Texas misses you...I am a Texas girl myself. LOLRhonda @ The Yellow Brick Roadhttp://www.rhondasyellowbrickroad.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-27214549741354986242011-05-19T10:00:13.808-04:002011-05-19T10:00:13.808-04:00I carry home with me wherever I live - but I do be...I carry home with me wherever I live - but I do believe in the power of a house or of one's surroundings. I'll definitely look for this book - thank you for the recommendation.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-61611880422232751702011-05-19T09:59:57.400-04:002011-05-19T09:59:57.400-04:00Sometimes I think you and I are blog soulmates...I...Sometimes I think you and I are blog soulmates...I love the book also and did a posting on it last year...his work is so great I can't stop looking at it. He did a friends house that I featured and I have always loved it. if you're interested it's in my archives November 3rd 2010<br /><br />www.ajbarnesonline.blogspot.comA.J.Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649060799779978067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-80919046615549941362011-05-19T08:35:31.433-04:002011-05-19T08:35:31.433-04:00I love my home I love being home buzzing around do...I love my home I love being home buzzing around doing bits and pieces even cleaning.It will never be prefect there's always something to change. Lately I've been out and about alot on my days off and I'm about to go away on holidays to my sisters in Cairns(Queensland Australia) So when I get back I'm not going anywhere for a while.Well only to work.<br />Kind Regards<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032322905915314997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-61734891897619722182011-05-19T08:09:54.738-04:002011-05-19T08:09:54.738-04:00Hi Joan, Dan, and Ella: Were you in my home yeste...Hi Joan, Dan, and Ella: Were you in my home yesterday, when a friend and I had a very similar conversation?! To me,it does not matter ones occupation, just be the best you can be. The same where you live; it does not matter the size; make your home a reflection of you and a place where you find comfort. As much as I like to travel, there truly is "no place like home".Cindyhttp://www.aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-60575072753682671522011-05-19T03:16:50.376-04:002011-05-19T03:16:50.376-04:00Hello,
It's so true! thanks to sharing this w...Hello,<br /><br />It's so true! thanks to sharing this wiht us.<br />Very nice blogspot.<br /><br />Greetings from Belgium<br />JérômeMaison de linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875063369434377517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-88824109269481839072011-05-18T20:37:09.105-04:002011-05-18T20:37:09.105-04:00One of my favorite books...it doesn't get any ...One of my favorite books...it doesn't get any better than Bobby McAlpine!!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-19711903353710646382011-05-18T18:24:01.975-04:002011-05-18T18:24:01.975-04:00Those are the truest words. Home is my family no m...Those are the truest words. Home is my family no matter where we are.<br /><br />♥ sécia<br />www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.comSécia Mischkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634700795537501585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-67433963349147001692011-05-18T18:01:38.434-04:002011-05-18T18:01:38.434-04:00We are so on the same page sometimes it is scary.We are so on the same page sometimes it is scary.Hill Country House Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15669069876394459689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-45467406973043021582011-05-18T15:34:00.497-04:002011-05-18T15:34:00.497-04:00You know, as a blogger we see so many gorgeous hom...You know, as a blogger we see so many gorgeous homes and spaces that may be way beyong our means BUT, like you said, The secret is doing the best with what you have! I try to do that all the time. Sometimes I long for the kitchen of my dreams, or a big soaker tub in the bathroom with a rainshower too. But it is not to be so I try to APPRECIATE what I have and make it as beautiful and comforting to us and our guests as possible. I now want to get this book! I ahve a new Kindle so maybe can download it! Thanks for the suggestion! XO, PinkyPinky at Designs by Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304907721321330136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-76995721096402715032011-05-18T15:15:18.776-04:002011-05-18T15:15:18.776-04:00Joan, I love this post!... and will have to look f...Joan, I love this post!... and will have to look for the book!...Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-22138482322053421192011-05-18T15:14:06.591-04:002011-05-18T15:14:06.591-04:00joan i'm actually working on getting my inside...joan i'm actually working on getting my insides to match my outside. i'm getting close.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-28746705345412043382011-05-18T15:10:06.471-04:002011-05-18T15:10:06.471-04:00Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing!!Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing!!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010188787808442253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-87120944099439984362011-05-18T14:48:40.102-04:002011-05-18T14:48:40.102-04:00joan...thank you for such an inspirational post, a...joan...thank you for such an inspirational post, and for the invitation to a good read. i agree...i very much agree with the power of home... wishing you a lovely day. <br />-xok.karen - Simply Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595412619382964568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-27140863672749054342011-05-18T14:39:07.631-04:002011-05-18T14:39:07.631-04:00As with all of the other "commenters" ab...As with all of the other "commenters" above and below-I too believe in the power of place. Bobby McAlpine states it so truthfully and eloquently. I had to print it so when people ask me why having a beautiful home is important-I can explain my enlightened destiny and how shaping my environment has a hand in shaping the life of my dreams. Thank you for the words. <br /><br />CristinePristine Cristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872704297478909290noreply@blogger.com